HeyRuaHow to say “substitute” in Irish
- Irish:
- ionadach
- English:
- substitute, representative, vicarious
- Word type:
- adjective
- More substitute:
- níos ionadaí
- Most substitute:
- is ionadaí
- Plural:
- ionadacha
- Pronunciation:
- “UN-ah-dakh” /ˈʊnəd̪ˠəx/
What does “ionadach” mean?
“Ionadach” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- substitute
- Taking the place of another person or thing, acting in place of someone.Also: acting, deputy, replacement, stand-in.
2 other meanings: representative or vicarious
- 2representative
- Standing for or representing others, as in a representative body or sample.Also: proxy.
- 3vicarious
- Experienced or done on behalf of another person.
“Ionadach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is ionadach after múinteoir (teacher, masculine), after foireann (team, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, ionadacha.
More substitute, most substitute, very substitute
Tá an sampla seo níos ionadaí ná an ceann eile. This sample is more representative than the other one.
| more substitute | níos ionadaí | in the past tense: ní b'ionadaí |
|---|---|---|
| most substitute | is ionadaí | in the past tense: ab ionadaí |
| as substitute as | chomh hionadach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very substitute | an-ionadach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too substitute | ró-ionadach | ró- lenites |
“Ionadach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
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Substitute in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for substitute?
The Irish for substitute is ionadach (pronounced “UN-ah-dakh”). It comes after the noun: múinteoir ionadach, a substitute teacher; foireann ionadach, a substitute team.
How do you say more substitute and most substitute in Irish?
níos ionadaí is more substitute and is ionadaí is most substitute. In the past tense they become ní b'ionadaí and ab ionadaí.
What is the plural of ionadach?
With a plural noun ionadach becomes ionadacha: múinteoirí ionadacha, foirne ionadacha.
How do you say very substitute in Irish?
an-ionadach. Too substitute is ró-ionadach, and as substitute as is chomh hionadach le.
Does ionadach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ionadach can mean substitute, representative or vicarious, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How is 'ionadach' related to 'ionadaí'?
The noun 'ionadaí' means a representative or substitute person, while 'ionadach' is the adjective, as in 'múinteoir ionadach' (substitute teacher).
